Poland Mission Team

POLAND SHORT-TERM MISSION TEAM

June 28 - July 9, 2026 
Application Deadline: February 1

Near Wrocław, Poland
Cost: $ 2,400

WHY THERE?
Fewer than 1% of Polish people are Evangelical Christians, which is a smaller percentage than in many Muslim countries. Most Polish people will say they are Catholic, but in reality, they are confused about their standing with God.  One of their greatest felt needs is to learn English. Teaching English is a way of opening the door to forming relationships and sharing the Gospel.  We will be going to help the church in Lubin to run an English Immersion Camp for Polish families. This is an overnight camp, being held at the Elim Center, a historic palace!

WHAT WILL WE DO?
The VBC team will have primary responsibility for running a VBS-type program that includes Bible lessons and English lessons for children ages 6-11. We will also serve as conversation partners with Polish teens and adults who are trying to learn English. These conversations may provide opportunities to share about our own relationships with Christ. The camp includes a full program from Tuesday afternoon to Tuesday afternoon. We will share a church service on Sunday during camp with the Lubin church, and then spend a day and a half sightseeing once camp is over. We return home on Thursday.

WHO SHOULD COME?

• Adults willing to teach Bible lessons, English lessons, games, or crafts to children or English lessons to teens or adults.
• Families: Polish people are eager to interact with American children or teens. The children can participate in the VBS activities alongside the camp participants.
• Participants younger than 18 must be accompanied by a parent who will also serve.
• In addition to the VBS workers, the camp needs an activities director for the adults and an evangelist.
• You need to be able to walk short distances and be physically able to help with camp activities.
• The optional outing includes some mildly strenuous hiking.

TRAVEL
A flight of about 8-10 hours with one stop (probably in Germany), with a destination of Wrocław, Poland. A bus/van ride from the airport to the camp location.

LODGING
We will stay at the Elim Center, a palace, during the camp. Each family will stay together. Singles will share a room with other singles. After camp, we will stay at a modern hotel.

MEALS
Meals are eaten with the campers, giving you more time to build relationships. Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated. After camp, meals will be mostly at local restaurants.

GENERAL INFO

• Location: Lwówek Śląski is in southwestern Poland, near the borders of the Czech Republic and Germany.
• Climate: Poland's climate is similar to ours.
• According to our former missionaries, the Thomases,"Poland is a land of paradoxes. There is a unique mix of old and new, traditional and contemporary, order and chaos, tolerance and prejudice. Polish people are group-oriented, yet individualistic; pessimistic, yet persevering, looking back while looking forward.”

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

• Poland has a low crime rate and is considered very safe. The food and water are safe, too. 
• Polish people are very friendly and enjoy conversation. We are looking for individuals who enjoy talking with people, building relationships, and making new friends.
• For this trip we have special training sessions to prepare our VBS curriculum and materials, as well as to learn more about Polish culture.

PRAYER POINTS

• Pray that God will raise up the team members He wants to go on this trip.
• Pray for open hearts and for the opportunity to build the foundation for continuing relationships with the Polish people.
• Pray that each of us on the team will grow in our walk with the Lord.

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